Mount Myojin Fugen Bosatsu Kanbotsuhon (Sutra mound #28）
Numerous ancient records place sutra mound #28 of Katsuragi Shugen at Kameno-o-shuku.
According to the Enkun Gyoshoki, a record of Shugendo mountains published in the late 17th century, the 28th chapter of the Lotus Sutra was buried at a place called Sotoba no Mine. Since Sotoba no Mine was considered to be today’s Mount Myojin, some people believe that Mount Myojin is sutra mound #28.
At the top of Mount Myojin today stands Mizu-jinja Shrine. Affectionately called “Myojin-san of Nishiyama” by locals, the shrine is still frequented by pilgrims coming to offer prayers.
| Inquiries | Oji Town Tourism Association 0745-33-6668 |
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| Address | 2640 Hatakeda, Oji-cho, Kita-katsuragi-gun, Nara Prefecture |
| Access | 5 min. drive from Kashiba IC on Nishi-Meihan Expressway (40 min. walk to the mountaintop) |
| Admission | — |
| Hours | — (Parking lot open 9:00 to 19:00) |
| Closed | — |
| Parking | 35 spaces for passenger vehicles |